1950 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Tata E
To start off, 2001 Tata E is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Tata E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata E. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2001 Tata E | |
| Make | Buick | Tata |
| Model | 40 | E |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2810 mm |
